The most popular way to invest in bitcoin is to buy and hold the digital currency. However, if you prefer a more active approach to your bitcoin investment and also want to profit when the market goes down, then this guide is for you as it details the best ways […]
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Best Bitcoin Tax Calculators 2018
In 2018, one of the hottest topics for the bitcoin community has been taxation. In light of the exuberant rise in the value of bitcoin and other digital currencies in 2017, tax authorities around the world are now keen on catching wealthy bitcoin investors who have not been appropriately reporting […]
Don’t Get Stuck in Your Own Bubble of Cryptoasset News and Information
Earlier this week, the @Bitcoin Twitter account was suspended and the original owner lost access to the account. At this time, it’s unclear why the owner was stripped of their ownership of the account, but it has since been returned to this pseudonymous individual. The situation with the @Bitcoin Twitter […]
Boston’s Historic Beacon Street to be Renamed “Blockchain Street”
Boston, MA (April 23, 2018) – Part prank, part revolution, blockchain enthusiasts are renaming Boston’s historic Beacon Street to “Blockchain Street.” The stunt will kick off Boston Blockchain Week, a citywide celebration of the groundbreaking technology known as blockchain. To commemorate the renaming, blockchain leaders will be replacing the street […]
What is an ERC-20 Token?
It is easy to forget, amid the hype around altcoins as investments, that they are also programs, and you can run programs on top of programs. That opens the door to some fascinating functions, such as the ERC-20 token. Think of ERC-20 like a contract that meets a specific set […]
What Is a Zero Confirmation Transaction?
There is no sign of trust in business greater, or more risky, than the handshake deal. With nothing on paper, no documentation, and no real commitment, both parties are gambling that the other party will do right by them. It can be a wonderful thing or it can be a […]
Bitcoin Market Journal Interview with Dr. John Edmunds
In an exclusive interview, Dr. John Edmunds, Professor of Finance at Babson College, shared with Bitcoin Market Journal his views on how blockchain technology and initial coin offerings can help the Chilean economy. Edmunds is a distinguished scholar with a focus on finance and Latin America. Dr. Edmunds holds a […]
What Are AML and KYC Laws?
Money runs the world, and that includes the dark side of the world. Since 2001, world governments have focused on finding the sources of financing for terrorists and organized criminals and shutting them down. However, it is not just governments expected to go along with these rules; it is financial […]
Q&A with Ned Scott, Steemit CEO
In your winter update, one of the things you said was that scaling was one of the biggest challenges that Steemit faced over the last year. It took a lot more resources than you thought. So how do you feel about the state of scaling now? Can you give us an […]
SEC Regulations for Bitcoin Investors
Bitcoin went mainstream as an investment asset class in 2017. In response to this, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced considerations for investors who are looking to enter the digital currency space. In its announcement titled “Statement on Potentially Unlawful Online Platforms for Trading Digital Assets,” the SEC […]